Description
Course Name: Certificate in Production Management
Course Id: CPM/Q0001.
Eligibility: 10+2 (Higher Secondary) or equivalent.
Objective: The Certificate in Production Management develops practical knowledge and skills required to plan, coordinate and control production activities efficiently. The course covers production systems, process planning, scheduling, capacity management, material coordination, plant layout, quality control, equipment maintenance, workplace safety, cost control, lean manufacturing and performance monitoring. It prepares learners to support production targets, maintain product quality, reduce waste, improve resource utilization and contribute to efficient manufacturing operations.
Duration: Three Months.
How to Enroll and Get Certified in Your Chosen Course:
Step 1: Choose the course you wish to get certified in.
Step 2: Click on the “Enroll Now” button.
Step 3: Proceed with the enrollment process.
Step 4: Enter your billing details and continue to course fee payment.
Step 5: You will be redirected to the payment gateway. Pay the course and examination fee using one of the following methods:
Debit/Credit Card, Wallet, Paytm, Net Banking, UPI, or Google Pay.
Step 6: After successful payment, you will receive your study material login ID and password via email within 48 hours of fee payment.
Step 7: Once you complete the course, take the online examination.
Step 8: Upon passing the examination, you will receive:
- A soft copy (scanned) of your certificate via email within 7 days of the examination.
- A hard copy (original with official seal and signature) sent to your address within 45 days of the declaration of the result.
Step 9: After certification, you will be offered job opportunities aligned with your area of interest.
Online Examination Detail:
Duration- 60 minutes.
No. of Questions- 30. (Multiple Choice Questions).
Maximum Marks- 100, Passing Marks- 40%.
There is no negative marking in this module.
| Marking System: | ||||||
| S.No. | No. of Questions | Marks Each Question | Total Marks | |||
| 1 | 10 | 5 | 50 | |||
| 2 | 5 | 4 | 20 | |||
| 3 | 5 | 3 | 15 | |||
| 4 | 5 | 2 | 10 | |||
| 5 | 5 | 1 | 5 | |||
| 30 | 100 | |||||
| How Students will be Graded: | ||||||
| S.No. | Marks | Grade | ||||
| 1 | 91-100 | O (Outstanding) | ||||
| 2 | 81-90 | A+ (Excellent) | ||||
| 3 | 71-80 | A (Very Good) | ||||
| 4 | 61-70 | B (Good) | ||||
| 5 | 51-60 | C (Average) | ||||
| 6 | 40-50 | P (Pass) | ||||
| 7 | 0-40 | F (Fail) | ||||
Key Benefits of Certification- Earning a professional certification not only validates your skills but also enhances your employability. Here are the major benefits you gain:
Practical, Job-Ready Skills – Our certifications are designed to equip you with real-world, hands-on skills that match current industry demands — helping you become employment-ready from day one.
Lifetime Validity – Your certification is valid for a lifetime — no renewals or expirations. It serves as a permanent proof of your skills and training.
Lifetime Certificate Verification – Employers and institutions can verify your certification anytime through a secure and reliable verification system — adding credibility to your qualifications.
Industry-Aligned Certification –All certifications are developed in consultation with industry experts to ensure that what you learn is current, relevant, and aligned with market needs.
Preferred by Employers – Candidates from ISO-certified institutes are often prioritized by recruiters due to their exposure to standardized, high-quality training.
Free Job Assistance Based on Your Career Interests – Receive personalized job assistance and career guidance in your preferred domain, helping you land the right role faster.
Syllabus
Module 1: Principles of Production Management: Meaning and Scope of Production Management, Objectives of Production Management, Functions of a Production Department, Production as a Transformation Process, Types of Manufacturing Systems, Job Production System, Batch Production System, Mass Production System, Continuous Production System, Responsibilities of Production Management Professionals.
Module 2: Product and Production Process Planning: Product Design and Development Basics, Product Specifications and Standards, Process Selection and Process Design, Production Method Selection, Make-or-Buy Decisions, Bill of Materials Preparation, Routing of Production Activities, Workstation and Workflow Planning, Standard Operating Procedures, Production Process Documentation.
Module 3: Production Planning, Scheduling and Control: Demand Forecasting for Production, Production Target Setting, Aggregate Production Planning, Capacity Requirements Planning, Master Production Scheduling, Machine Loading and Job Allocation, Production Sequencing, Dispatching and Shop-Floor Coordination, Production Follow-Up and Expediting, Control of Work-in-Progress.
Module 4: Plant Layout and Resource Management: Factory Location Considerations, Principles of Plant Layout, Product and Process Layouts, Fixed-Position and Cellular Layouts, Production-Line Balancing, Workspace and Workstation Design, Machinery and Equipment Utilization, Labour and Shift Planning, Material-Handling Systems, Plant Space and Utility Management.
Module 5: Production Quality, Maintenance and Safety: Quality Standards in Production, Incoming Material Inspection, In-Process Quality Inspection, Finished Product Inspection, Statistical Process Control, Defect Analysis and Corrective Action, Preventive and Predictive Maintenance, Breakdown and Emergency Maintenance, Production Equipment Safety, Occupational Health and Environmental Practices.
Module 6: Lean Manufacturing and Production Performance: Lean Manufacturing Principles, Identification and Elimination of Production Waste, 5S Workplace Management, Kaizen Improvement Practices, Just-in-Time Production, Kanban Production Control, Poka-Yoke and Error Prevention, Production Cost and Waste Control, Production KPIs and Performance Reporting, Automation and Smart Manufacturing Technologies.
Job Opportunities after Certificate in Production Management
Certified learners can pursue entry and support-level opportunities in production planning, manufacturing operations, quality control, materials coordination, process monitoring and shop-floor supervision across different industries.
Top Roles: Production Executive, Production Assistant, Production Coordinator, Manufacturing Executive, Production Planning Assistant, Production Control Executive, Process Coordinator, Quality Control Assistant, Material Coordinator, Shop-Floor Supervisor, Junior Production Supervisor and Operations Executive.
Key Skills: Production planning, scheduling, capacity management, process coordination, workflow control, material planning, quality control, maintenance coordination, lean manufacturing, workplace safety, cost control, production documentation and performance monitoring.
Salary Range (India):
- Entry-level: ₹2.5–6 LPA
- Mid-level: ₹6–12 LPA
- Senior-level: ₹12–25+ LPA
Scope: Learners can explore opportunities in manufacturing, automobile, engineering, pharmaceutical, FMCG, food-processing, textile, electronics, chemical, packaging and consumer-goods industries. With relevant experience and higher qualifications, they can progress to roles such as Production Supervisor, Production Planner, Manufacturing Manager, Production Manager, Plant Manager or Factory Manager.
